Shana Macdonald
University of Waterloo/Associate Professor
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$168,3472025
Total Compensation
$169,171Incl. $824 benefits
Employer Rank
#1,012University of Waterloo
Years on List
82018–2025
Salary History
Full History
2018–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | University Of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $168,347 | $824 | $169,171 |
| 2024 | University Of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $156,706 | $660 | $157,366 |
| 2023 | University Of Waterloo | — | $121,437 | $561 | $121,998 |
| 2022 | University Of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $133,313 | $462 | $133,774 |
| 2021 | University Of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $124,415 | $337 | $124,752 |
| 2020 | University Of Waterloo | Associate Professor | $121,524 | $316 | $121,840 |
| 2019 | University Of Waterloo | Assistant Professor | $116,428 | $316 | $116,744 |
| 2018 | University of Waterloo | Assistant Professor | $107,795 | $311 | $108,106 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, Shana Macdonald's $168,347 salary works out to roughly $113,982 after income tax, CPP and EI — an effective rate of about 29.0%. Among those listed as Associate Professor in 2025, the median was $174,209; this salary sits about 3% below it. The name has been on the Sunshine List 8 years in all, first in 2018. Members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less after pension contributions, which this estimate leaves out.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$113,982
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~29.0%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Associate Professor median
- −3%
Where does $168,347 rank on the Sunshine List? →
Estimate only: 2025 federal and Ontario rates, basic personal amounts, Canada employment amount and CPP/EI credits; single, employment income only, salary treated as full-year income. Ignores pension contributions (OMERS, HOOPP, OTPP, OPTrust and similar plans lower actual take-home), union dues, RRSPs and benefits.